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How much do flights to Seoul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£552

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£990

Cheapest round-trip

£812

Average round-trip

£814

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Seoul airports to the city center

Fastest options: AREX Express Train (ICN), KTX (ICN). Best value: AREX All-Stop Train, airport limousine buses.

Seoul is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Incheon International Airport (ICN) lies 52 km west of central Seoul and handles most international flights. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is located 18 km west of the city center and primarily serves domestic routes along with some regional international flights. Transport options include express trains, metro lines, airport limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

43 min

₩9,500; non-stop express service

every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to Seoul Station

58-66 min

₩4,150 – ₩4,750; varies by destination station

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

₩15,000 – ₩18,000; varies by route and destination

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to hotels

50-80 min

₩65,000 – ₩100,000; metered; toll fees extra

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Seoul?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

₩1,400 – ₩1,650; T-money card fare

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick and affordable

20-25 min

₩1,450 – ₩1,850; all-stop service only

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to KTX

30-60 min

₩7,000 – ₩9,000; varies by route

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Gangnam area

25-50 min

₩25,000 – ₩40,000; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in KRW (₩9,500 ≈ $7 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • T-money transportation cards are accepted on AREX All-Stop trains, Seoul Metro, and buses with discounted fares.
  • AREX Express Train requires a separate ticket and does not accept T-money cards.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expressway tolls are charged separately. Traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Seoul

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Incheon International
Average flights per week
334
Flight distance
8752 km
Worth visiting
Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea - N Seoul Tower - Songdo

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Seoul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
Korean Air
---1---1---1---
Swiss International Air Lines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
Korean Air
---1---1---1---
Swiss International Air Lines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Korean Air
---1---1---1---
Swiss International Air Lines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Korean Air
---1---1---1---
Swiss International Air Lines
---1------1---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Seoul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Asiana AirlinesAAROZYes
Korean AirKALKEYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Seoul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-5°C
February4°C-2°C
March11°C2°C
April17°C7°C
May22°C13°C
June27°C18°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September26°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November11°C4°C
December2°C-3°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
-5°C
January
Sunny days
294
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
25%
26°C17°C
3 Oct
20°C14°C
Sunday
27 Sep
13%
26°C19°C
4 Oct
22°C12°C
Monday
28 Sep
26°C19°C
5 Oct
57%
21°C15°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
27°C17°C
6 Oct
57%
22°C14°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
36%
26°C19°C
7 Oct
24°C14°C
Thursday
1 Oct
22°C14°C
8 Oct
26°C17°C
Friday
2 Oct
24°C15°C
9 Oct
14%
24°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at Incheon International, or Gimpo International. The distance between Zürich and Seoul is 8752 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and Turkish Airlines. Zürich and Seoul have 334 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Seoul, consider visiting Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea, N Seoul Tower, and Songdo.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Seoul?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Seoul takes around 12 hours.

What is the flight distance between Zürich and Seoul?

The flight distance between Zürich and Seoul is 8752 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Seoul?

Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Seoul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines, Korean Air.

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and London, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Los Angeles, Manchester, Jeju City, Shanghai, San Francisco, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Busan, Sapporo, Sydney, Bali, Cebu.

What airports are near Zürich?

The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden.

What airports are near Seoul?

The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Yangyang International, Gunsan, Wonju.

Which airlines fly between Zürich and Seoul?

Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Seoul with China Eastern Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Seoul?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Seoul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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